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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-03

The rise in coffee within the past wear
has been remarkable. reaching fully 100
per cent. within year and it is still grad>
uslly creeping upward. In May of last
year the price averaged ct cents, and a
short time before 1t had fallen to Z cents.
Now it is 20 cents pound. Few people
realize what this extraordinary rise will
cost the United States. Competent stats
ticlans estimate that the people of this
country will pay $50, 900 more fol
their coffee in 1887 than they did in 1885
The advance in price is principally OWING
to short crop in Brazil. although anoth.
er cause is the.increased consumption OF
coffee. In 1864 the consumption was 4. II
pounds per capita. In 1884 it was 8. 81
As the population has also vastly increas.
ed within the same period it can easily
be seen that slight falling off in The
production can cause startling advance
in price. Even in good crop years the
production has by no means kept pace
with the increased consumption.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-03

AKRON, Ohio, June 3.-The session of
the general synod of the Reformed
Church of the United States which
finished its first business day Thurs
day evening, is one of the most impor-
tant in many years The question of htur-
~ will come up for settlement The question
of church union will come up, as it generally
docs Overtures have been exchanged with
the Reformed Church of North America
Dutch Reformed for union, and the indica-
tions are that the days of separation are num-
bereti Several Of the district synods repre-
sente-l have overturned this synod to take steps
toward union with the Presbyterian church
Thursdays session was taken up chiefly
with organization and the reference of mat
tiers 10 committees Rev. G. W. Welker, of
Lamont, n G., was elected moderator by a
unanimous vote Rev Charles NJ Schaaf,
of Huntington, Ind, was selected as second
vice president, and Rev Dr. Isaac H. Reiter,
of Dayton, Ohio, is the veteran stated clerk.
The Reformed church has a total of 20O, 900
members III the United States and 500 minis
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-03

CHICAGO. June 3-Albert Barney, living
in jefferson, suburb of this city, was
awaked about 5 O'Clock Thursday morning by
burglar in his room He sprang from his
bed and was confronted by big man who
covered him with revolver while he backed
out of the house, carrying on his arm MIR.
and Mrs. Barney's clothes When the burg
lar reached the outside he was joined by two
others. Mr.. Barney, reinforced by friend
who lodged there, chased them about three
blocks, throwing clubs and stones at them, and
were rapidly gaining when one of them turned
and sent bullet into Mr.. Barney's shout
der The wound was at first thought to be
fatal, but if is now believed that Mr. Barney
will recover The thieves dropped the plum
der in their flight
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-03

The appointment by President Cleve-
land Of successor to the late Justice
Woods will be the first appointment of a
member of the supreme Judicial tribunal
by democratic president for over quar-
ter of century. This is a very signi-
fcsnt event. As the New York Herald
points out the supreme court is one of
the most important parts of the govern
ment and has in some respects a power
greater than is lodged anywhere else ex~
cept in the people. II is the final inter
prefer of the constitution, and its inter
probation of that instrument becomes a
part of the fundamental law of the land
The constitution is TO be taken as mean
ing what the court declares it to mean,
and from this decision there is no appeal
except to the supreme court itself, or to
the people in their capacity Of constitu-
ton makers and amenders. The court
may reverse its own ruling, svowedly as
it did on the legal tender question, OF
quietly as it has done on numerous oc-
Casions. II il does not do 80 its opinion
stands as an authoritative exposition of
the constitution until overcome by an
amendment.
This great power has during the past
quarter of century been exercised all
one way. In the direction of centralizing
the republic, and in broad sense, incor-
porating in the supreme law of the land
the ideas and doctrines of the republican
party. 1t is time for change There
ought to be reaction from the steady
progress towards Capitalization of the
last twenty-five years That there will
be return to democratic ideas in the
Interpretation of the constitution is rem
dered probable by the fact that there is
likely to be other changes in the tribunal
within comparatively short period than
the naming Of a successor to Justice
"Oous. run H6ubtlS VI tut SOuib art
now beyond seventy years of age the
period when the law permits them, if
they choose, to retire from the bench
with full pay for life Should President
Cleveland be reelected it is very probable
that he would have the appointment of
majority of the court
II is to be hoped that in addition to ap-
pointing none but jurists of the highest
learning to these vacancies when they oc-
cur, President Cleveland will see to it
that his appointees are comparatively
young men with greater capacity for
work than is possessed by some of the
present wearers of the judicial ermine
The business of the supreme court is
three years 10 arrears. and the prospect
of its ever catching up as it is conducted
at present is very faint. In spite of the
immense amount of litigation awaiting
their decision the court works very leis-
urely, being in session really but about
six months out Of the twelve. This is q
great hardship to litigants who are Ger
tainly entitled to have their cases decid-
ed within a reasonable time.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-03

REV P. B. SNOW. Here We rest. and
claim that it signifies Here we hustle They
heard of the solid south. The only solid south
he believed in was south solid against
liquors The great demand in the south was
for missionaries to engage in the work of
saving souls. He had no use for any organ
lzation whose ultimate object was not to lead
souls TO God.
B. +. Jacobs, chairman of the executive
committee, reported recommending the send
ing of telegram to Gen. Pousonby, London,
England reading;
The international Sunday school convention Of
the United States and Canada present their hearty
congratulations TO Queen Victoria on this jubilee
occasion They recognize that during her gracious
reign, her majesty has been defender of the
Bible
The audience arose TO manifest its approval
of the committees recommendation. Some
one suggested the singing of God Save the
Queen" and the English anthem was started
In rOpi sIyle
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-03
Fished on Their Wedding Day.

SARANAC Inn, N Y, June 3-Thursiay
was the first anniversary of the wedding day
| of the president, ami it was celebrated by a
| fishing excursion to Hollis Pond Some we'll
wisher placed cluster of fOur-leayed clover
by Mrs. Clevelands plate at breakfast, The
| fishing party was composed of the president
and his wife, Col and Mrs Lamont, and DR..
and Mrs RoSsman, With Dave Cronk and
| Mccartney to do the rowing The day was
| fine with stiff breeze blowing Before
starting the whole party covered their faces
| with fly oinment to keep Oft the mosquitoes.
and other pests Before they left the presi-
dent and Mrs Cleveland were the recipients
of many congratulations The party was
| caught in a shower while absent Mrs
Cleveland caught the first two fishes secured,
and landed them 10 a SportSmanlike style
The first weighed seven pounds. The preSi-
| dent didn't catch any. He was the only one
| of the party so unfortunate. The party re
turned to the Saranac Inn about 6 o'clocl,
and found 1t beautifully decorated with flow
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-03

CLINTON B. FISK. situation that Ken
lucky was dead Said he: 81 tell you she is
as live as Illinois or any other state in the
union"
Il am quite willing" Mr.. Jacobs retorted,
ito take it back / am believer in the resur-
rection of the dead" The witty repartee
caused hearty burst of appreciative mirth.
Rev. J. f. Gilbert, D. D., of Indiana, made
an encouraging report of the progress in west
ern New York, and Rev. W. II. Hall, of Con
necticut, urged that the agencies of the church
itself be set at work in behalf of the Sunday
school.
A delegate from Ontario offered a resolu-
ton suggesting the substitution of the word
Sabbath for Sunday in all the works and pa
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-03

TWENTY THREE counties in Illinois re-
port the average condition of winter
wheat at SO per cent. Cumberland. La
Sale. Marshall, Moultrie. Scott. Douglas
and johnson counties report the condi
ton of their crop at 100 per cent. Inju-
ries from chintz bugs are reported by
Edwards, Ogle. Fsyette, Franklin, Law
renee, Msssac, Monroe and johnson
counties, while the Hessisn fly is work
ing in White county Ten counties re-
port a lack of rain. while eight Others
have sufficient moisture and nine are
not suffering.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-03

CHICAGO, June 3-Senator Sherman
reached this city Thursday from Springfield,
and took ROOMS at the Grand Pacific Dur
ing the day quite number of citizens called
to pay their respects, and in the evening he
was rendered a formal reception from to 4.
O'Clock, which had been arranged 10y a mum
Der of gentlemen more or less associated with
parties and public offices. The reception wa
held in the main parlors, and the distinguished
guest was attended by Senator Farwell and
Col Sexton, while Col. Corbin, of Gen. Ter
RVS staff, by special invitation did the intro
ducing About a Thousand people shook
hands with the senator during the day and al
the receptiOn
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-03
COMING TO SEE THE WEST.
THE PRESIDENT INCITED THEREUN-
TO BY WIFE AND POLITICIAN,

Said to Have Planned an Extensive Tour
I'm the West-A Grand Army Quarrel
Over the Visit to st. Louis-Gen. Tuttle's
Alleged Threat-How the Wedding An
niversary Was Spent.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, June 3--A Washing
ton dispatch says that President Cleveland's
promise to the St Louis delegation to visit
that city in the fall will be kept. and that this
visit will only be a comparatively small feat
ure of an extensive trip which he has been
planning and the arrangements for which
will be contaminated on his return to Wash
ington. Politicians have urged this western
trip upon the president as matter of policy,
and Mrs. Cleveland has persuaded him into
making it as a matter of pleasure, The presi-
dent has been embarrassed by his slight per
sonal knowledge of the west and has deter
mined to visit the Pacific coast and possibly
Alaska
He will leave Washington early in August
and probably remain away until October. He
will travel in a special car at his own expense,
accompanied by the members of his immedl-
ate household and two or three cabinet officers.
The principal cities on the line of the route
will be visited, and it is the presidents plan
to go as far as Portland, Ore. He has been
told that trip 10 Alaska would be violation
Of precedent, and if he concTs in this vie"
Mrs Cleveland will make the trip to that ter
ritory while the president and Col Lamont
are camping in the Yellowstone.
Administration men say that such a trip
would have a beneficial effect on the fall elec-
lions, but whatever the presidents views on
this subject, he seems DESTROYS Of making the
trip in order TO please his wife's love of travel
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-03

SPRINGFIELD, Ills, June 3.-Governor
Oglesby was waited upon Thursday by del
egation representing the cattle breeders of tn,
state who presented set of resolutions ask
ing the executive TO correspond with the au
thorities of those states which have quaran
tined the entire state of Illinois because of til,
infection of the cattle of small portion d
Cook county with contagious pleuro-pne
monia, which is rigidly quarantined by tn,
state and by the national government, anc
urging the governor to request the with
drawal of the quarantine against the unn
fected portion of the state, because OF the in
justice perpetrated thereby.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-03
GLADsTONE'S ROYAL PROGRESS.
The Grand Old Man Travels in Triumph
to See the Welsh.

The Grand Old Man Travels in TRUMP h
to See the Welsh.
LONDON, June 3-Gladstones progress to
Swansea was triumphal in its character, and
the greetings he received along the line re-
sembled the homage paid to a sovereign rather
than an ovation to the untitled leader of a
section of political party. The train made
numerous halts en- route, and at each station
crowds Of people awaiting his arrival gave
vent TO their feelings in enthusiastic cheers
At six of the stations Gladstone made short
speeches in reply to addresses presented to
him, but at the other places at which the train
stopped he excused himself from speaking on
the ground of fatigue. AT one or two stations
few Kisses were noticeable but they were
quickly drowned in cheers and not repeated
Mrs Gladstone received large number of
bouquets from ladies and gentlemen at the
different stopping places, and was everywhere
the object of especial notice. Upon his ar
rival at Swansea Mr.. Gladstone expressed
himself as feeling well and much gratified at
his rpreDtiOU
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-03

WASHINGTON CITY, June 3 Deputy Com
missioner of Pensions Mclean states thai
the pension office estimates that under tn.
Mexican pension bill ahuat 5000 claims vii
be filed Congress estimated 10000. So fal
Is, 100 claims have been filed, of which 800
were of soldiers widows, and the remainder
by the survivors of the Mexican war them
selves Most of the claims are from tn,
south, and the age of claimants ranges be
tween Is and 10 years. One claimants age i
over 100 wears
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-03

CHICAGO, June 3.-The base ball record in
the league Thursday was as follows: At In
dianapois-mdianapolis 8, Pittsburg 8; al
Washington-W ashington s. New York s. al
Philadelphia Philadelphia o, Boston .. De
troit Chicago game postponed-wet grounds.
Association scores: At Baltimore-Balti-
more IL, Cincinnati I; at Brooklyn-Brook
Ign 5, st. Louis 9.
Northwestern league: At Dulurh-Dulutt
l, st Paul IL; at Oshkosh-Oshkosh =, Mil
Waukp.a :
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-03

BOSTON, June 3-A number of personal
friends of Gen Butler met at the Revere
house THURSDAY afternoon and founded Il
Butler club" The generals presence having
been requested by committee appointed foI
that purpose, he soon made his appearance
and responded to the warm greetings of the
club in a speech After the general had con
cluded it was voted to have the clubs tiis'
dinner at the Revere house at 2p IN. June Is
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-03

NtdI, HIII IflfI OIII N 4 AMEhItA SMITH
population of gS4, $50 in the state 279, 967 were
in the Sunday schools.
D, A Ward, of Dakota, said that in
twenty-six years the number of schools and
members had grown to sol schools with 80, :
900 members in 1886 and that there were
1000 schools with Il, 600 members now
Favorable reports were made from Oregon
and Minnesota and several other states. Rev
j. A. Worden, of New jersey, said there were
100000 boys and girls in the country not
connected with Sunday Schools a fact that
gave plenty of work for those who are, and
Gen Fisk urged the Importance of temper
ance in the Sunday school, as did Rev. d. C.
Miner, of Kansas
song service was held in the evening at
which a lecture was delivered by Rev M q
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-03

New YORK, June 3-The flyers at Jerome
park Thursday did not cover themselves with
glory, and there was no record breaking.
The winners were as follows: Bess, x mile,
LBS; King Fish, i mile, 05114; Rustler, 1
miles, 2;0SIa; Linden, l ST. miles, 2;l3I4
Nellie Van, rs miles, 2:04; Tomahawk,
steeplechase, short course no time
CINCINNATI, June S-Poor time character
lied the work of the thoroughbreds at La
tonia Thursday. The stake went to the fol
lowing horses: W. H. H., mile, 1:54S4
Panama, u mile, l;2+hl; Colamore, 4 mile,
1:llA; Jacobin. ZIG miles, waIkover, nc
time; Hornppe, 4 mile; Isl.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-03

CHICAGO June 3 --Iu the county boodler
trial in this city Thursday Frederick Faher.
the architect employed at the Normal school
and elsewhere, was upon the stand and test
fled concerning various bills against the
county which he had o. X d, although he
thought they were too high. He stated thai
he had placed his O. K on the bills under
protest after he had been instructed To o X
them by Mctiarisie. Que of the defendants
Several hills against the county institutions
were identified hv the witness During tht
afternoon Mr. Fater was severely crnss-ex
amined, but did not depart from hls orlgina
statements
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-03

TUscoLA, Ills, June st. G, Babo, who
discovered vein of silver in the hills north
of Camargo few days ago, is still continent
that he has struck it rich, and has force of
men employed in clearing up the grounds pre-
paratory 10 sinking shaft. 1t Is said to be
only sixteen feet down to the silver-bearing
quartz. He has leased twelve acres of the
territory from William English for term Of
Ten years, and is to give the owner Of the lsnd
a tenth of all silver mined
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-03

MEssRs ROBERTS & ROBERTS. proprie-
tors of the Fort Madison Demon Il, have
issued neat and attractive book, setting
forth the commercial and natural advar.
tsges of the city, and give history of its
growth. The book is geographically
and mechanically clean. and reflects credit
upon the enterprising publishers.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-03

GALEsRuRG, Ills, June S.-WhiIe picking
Strawberries Wednesday afternoon in the
woods in Rio township. Nellie Shaw, aged IA
years, daughter of Alexander Shaw, promi-
nent farmer, was knocked down, choked and
assaulted 10y tramp The excitement runs
very high. The roads are being guarded and
several hundred men are searching for the
villain, who thus far has eluded hts pursuers.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-03

LONDON June 3-The Thistle was first
over the line in the yacht race Thursday,
beating the lrex by 2 minutes and y seconds
The time allowance was minutes and 81
seconds, the actual time which the Trek was
behind being els The Thistle was given
third place, time allowance in favor of the
Weudur giving this yacht first place. The
Thistle acted magnificently throughout
NEW YORK, June Seen. Payne, owner OF
the Mayfiower, says he thinks the Thistle's
performances show that she can beat any
yacht we have now. Gen Payne is building
new yacht to defend the cup
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-03
A ROW IN THE GRAND ARMY


ST. LOUIS, June 3.-Gen James NJ Tuttle
department commander 6. A. R, for Iowa,
had long and exciting conference Thursday
with Gen John W Noble Ex-Governor Stan
ard and others of the local committee on the
Grand Army encainpInent respecting the IN
vitation extended to President Cleveland ID
visit st. Louis during the encainpment. Gen,
Tuttle bitterly denounced the invitation as q
scheme to boom Cleveland tor second term
and declared that old soldiers of Iowa would
not hesitate to insult the man who had vetoet
the dependent pension bill. He said 1t was 8
mistake to hold the encampmeut in south
eEn town where rebels would run things, aud
that his influence would he exerted to have
the encanpment taken away from st. LOUIS
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-03

NEW YORK June Sat the regular meet
ing of the county committee of the Labor
party Thursday night, letter from Glad
stone was read, acknowledging receipt of res
olntions passed. at a previous meeting. A
committee reported that they had secured
Alhambra hall at Syracuse, for the state con-
vention of the party on Aug u, Is aud ID
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-03

BALTIMORE, Md. June 3-Thursday night,
before good-sized audience at the Monu-
mental theatre, William Muldoon threw An
dro Delmar squarely on his back, his head
striking first. Delmar was so stunned that
he did not recover for several minutes and
in The next bout Muldoon played with him
awhile and then turned him over on his back
Delmarr wants now to wrestle catch as-catch-
can, and another match will probably be ar
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-03

Prov nENCE, r. l., June 5-Ike Weir, the
fighter who has been challenged rather fire.
quently of late, writes the following note to
The Bulletin: When fought Clark in May
/ announced that ] should take a six-mouths'
rest, having had three severe fights since
Jan l. If these gentlemen want the cham
pionship let them grab it, reserving my right
to knock them out when l get ready"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-03
Eyictions Resumed.

DUBLIN. June . The evictions at Bodyke
have been resumed The sheriff Thursday
made an attempt on house in this village
He was protected by 900 police troops thor
oughly armed. The house was strongly bar
ricaded, but by the use of crowbars hole
was made in the wall and an entrance eff
fected The sheriff removed the furniture
and placed it in the road amid the jeers of the
peasants, who were greatly excited. Many
evictions are expected to follow, and much
excitement and alarm prevails among the
villagers
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-03

CHICAGO, June 3-Edward Hanlan and
Mr.. St John, acting for Jake Gaudaur, signed
articles Thursday for another three mile race
over the Pullman course on Saturday, June
%. The stakes are to be 81 600 side, with
the option Of increasing them to 81, 800 before
the day of the race All the other conditions
of the match are the same us prevailed in the
Decoration Day contest. The winner is to
take 10 per cent and the loser ~ per cent of
the gate receipts.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-03

LONDON, June 3-Renewing its attacks
upon Mr. Gladstone The Times says the ex-
premier has gradually fallen from his high
estate until at last he il found to be associ-
ated with the most unmitigated scoundrels
on the face of the earth, men who are banded
together to work the nefarous ends of Alex
ander Sullivan and Patrick Egau.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-03

Required the Walking DeIeG ate to Walk.
CHICAGO, June 3--Otto X Fellhaber and
Henry Peake, walking delegates, who were
arrested on charge of ntimdating the
workmen at LAM, Owen Il Co S factory, on
Washington street. were fined $25 each by
Justice Lyon Thursday morning. The strike
is now off, and the fine was suspended on con
dition that the men keep away from the
factury hereafter
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-03

of the field. The hall
was well filed with
delegates and onlook-
ers and the proceed
ings interesting. Mr..
HI. W. Burnley, of Ken
lucky, said $500, 900
was expended last year
in his state in Sunday
school work and re-
PEELED Mr.. Jacobs in